Irish Surnames of Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht - Find Your

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Discover what your Irish surname may reveal about where your family came from.

In this video, we explore the Irish surnames historically connected with Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht, including famous names such as O’Neill, O’Donnell, Gallagher, Doherty, O’Brien, McCarthy, Sullivan, Byrne, Kavanagh, O’Connor, Kelly, Joyce, Burke, and many more.

Your surname may be more than a family name. It can contain clues about an ancient Irish clan, a forgotten kingdom, a county, a migration route, or a place your ancestors once called home.

We uncover the surname heartlands of Ireland, explain how wars, plantations, migration, anglicization, and changing borders moved Irish families across the country and around the world, and show why the place your surname is found today may not be where it originally began.

If you have Irish ancestry, Irish DNA, or an Irish surname, listen closely. You may discover whether your family story leads back to **Ulster, Munster, Leinster, or Connacht**.

Comment your Irish surname below, and if you know it, tell us the county or province your ancestors came from.

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